Palau Energy Storage Valley Project Planning Unit

The USD 29 million project, jointly owned by SPEC and its listed parent Alternergy, will meet more than 20% of Palau''s energy needs. SPEC was awarded a long-term power supply agreement by the Palau Public Utilities … The USD 29 million project, jointly owned by SPEC and its listed parent Alternergy, will meet more than 20% of Palau''s energy needs. SPEC was awarded a long-term power supply agreement by the Palau Public Utilities …

How will solar energy be produced in Palau?

Solar electricity will be produced by a hybrid 15.3 MWdc (13.2 MWac) solar photovoltaic (PV) plus 10.2 MWac/12.9 MWh battery energy storage system facility. Extensive safeguards to protect Palau’s pristine environment SPEC did not leave any stone unturned to protect the pristine Palau ecosystem.

What is the Palau solar battery project?

The Palau Solar Battery Project will be the largest such project in the Western Pacific. It will lessen Palau’s imported fuel dependency, a major step towards its ambitious goal of 100%.

What is Palau's energy storage system?

energy storage system, was undertaken by Solar Pacific Pristine Power, a privately owned company. The plant will provide approximately 20 per cent of Palau’s power needs, delivering up to 23,000 megawatt hours per year to the grid network, reducing Palau’s reliance on expensive diesel generators.

Where is Palau's first solar power plant located?

We’re proud to have supported the establishment of Palau’s first utility-scale solar power plant at Ngatpang on Babeldaob. energy storage system, was undertaken by Solar Pacific Pristine Power, a privately owned company.

Does Palau rely on fossil fuels?

As a small island developing state, the Republic of Palau sought to wean itself off its dependence on fossil fuel for power, which accounts for 99.7% of the country’s power generation. To address this issue, Palau invited Solar Pacific Energy Corporation (SPEC), Alternergy’s solar developer, to develop a clean, renewable energy source.

Why did aiffp support solar Pacific Pristine Power?

An AIFFP loan and grant package has supported Solar Pacific Pristine Power to build Palau’s first solar and battery energy storage facility, key to its transition to renewable energy. We’re proud to have supported the establishment of Palau’s first utility-scale solar power plant at Ngatpang on Babeldaob.

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